Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This month many families across North Carolina are receiving an installment of the advance Child Tax Credit federal payment, which provides them with up
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CATS students, staff remember ‘benevolent and selfless’ teacher who died from COVID-19 complications
BY KARISSA MILLER A beloved longtime automotive teacher and a fixture at the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman passed away on Tuesday from complications due to COVID-19. Ashley
Early voting underway in municipal elections across Iredell County; two MGSD seats also on ballot
Special to Iredell Free News Election Day is less than three weeks away for several key positions in local municipal governments and the Mooresville Graded Schools Board of Education. Early
Davis Regional Medical Center now offers 3D mammography
Technology finds significantly more invasive breast cancers than a traditional mammogram Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center now offers three-dimensional mammography for breast cancer screening. Breast tomosynthesis
YMCA planning to launch new chaplaincy program
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will implement a chaplaincy program this year, which will create a place for members to speak with someone in
Divided I-SS Board approves redistricting plan that splits South Statesville into three districts
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education narrowly approved new boundaries for the board’s electorial districts during Monday’s meeting. By a 4-3 vote, board members selected Alternative Map
SPD participating in National Drug Take Back Day event on October 23
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23. The drop-off times will be from 10 a.m.
Richard Ray Speaks
Richard Ray Speaks, 81, passed away on October 11, 2021, after an extended illness. Richard was born at home on October 16, 1939, the second youngest of eight siblings, to
I-SS Board votes to extend mask mandate until November, passes resolution urging NCDHHS to relax some COVID-19 protocols
BY KARISSA MILLER After listening to emotional pleas from parents and community members who spoke out against requiring masks in schools, the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted on Monday
Harold “Dean” Knight
Harold “Dean” Knight, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home. He was born January 3, 1931, to the late Millard and Olene Campbell
Timothy “Tim” Dewayne Matthews
On Friday, October 1, 2021 at the age of 60, Timothy “Tim” Dewayne Matthews, born on September 2, 1961, passed away peacefully at home in Claremont, N.C., with his loving
Troutman Council votes to move forward with 2021 Christmas Parade
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members voted to begin signups for the annual Christmas Parade on Monday afternoon after receiving information on falling COVID-19 numbers from Health Department
Nearly 95 percent of employees in state-operated healthcare facilities now fully vaccinated in N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Nearly all 10,000 employees at state-operated healthcare facilities are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and compliant with a mandatory vaccination requirement, according to the
Health Beat: Good nutrition provides foundation for a long, healthy life
Special to Iredell Free News What comes to mind when you think of the word “diet?” A quick Google search on diet reveals several definitions. Two of which involve the
MPD: Domestic violence incidents increased nearly 44 percent in Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Mooresville Police Department would like to take this opportunity to make people aware of the problem and
DHHS reports 70 percent of North Carolina adults have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH –The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced that 70 percent of North Carolinians age 18 and older have received at least one
Gerald Kenneth Earnest Jr.
Gerald Kenneth Earnest Jr., 61, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away on October 4, 2021. He was born February 28, 1960, in Plant City, Fla., to
Samuel Green III
Samuel Green III‘s journey into life began April 14, 1992, in Vero Beach, Fla. He was the son of Samuel Green Jr. and Gwenette Jones Armand. He entered into eternal
Ariella Kate Mast
Ariella Kate Mast, born June 15, 2021, of Harmony, N.C., passed away at home on October 5, 2021. She is lovingly remembered by her parents, Daniel and Linda Mast; big
Red Dirt Revival to take stage at final Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the season
Special to Iredell Free News Red Dirt Revival (RDR) will perform at the final Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert for the 2021 season in Downtown Statesville on Friday,
I-SS officials ask county commissioners to help cover cost of Facilities Condition Assessment
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials want to conduct a districtwide Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) to help administrators produce forecasting reports and a list of preventive maintenance tasks to help
Gov. Cooper proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, stressing the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to
Next wave of devices for I-SS students to include mix of MacBooks, iPads and PCs
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is one step closer to deciding how to proceed with replacing electonic devices for the district’s 1:1 laptop program, which allows
‘In Their Steps’ Walk kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Iredell (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 50 supporters, decked out in purple and carrying signs during their journey through downtown Statesville, participated in the “In Their Steps” themed walk on Tuesday
I-SS Board receives minimal input on proposed redistricting maps during public hearing
BY KARISSA MILLER During a special meeting Monday, Iredell County residents had the chance to share their thoughts on two Iredell-Statesville Schools’ redistricting draft maps for electoral districts for Iredell-Statesville
State fire marshal encourages families to learn sounds of fire safety during Fire Prevention Week
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2021, which runs from Oct. 3-9, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is urging everyone to
DACI awarded grant to combat vaping, underage drinking in Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) has been selected to receive the Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grant awarded by the Centers for Disease Control. DFC
Sgt. Nicholas Huntington White
Sgt. Nicholas Huntington White (Ret.) was born Friday, January 13, 1967, and the breath of life from God went back to God October 1, 2021, and his flesh is left
Iredell commissioners to consider closing a portion of Widgeon Lane following public hearing
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing Tuesday to consider the closure of a portion of Widgeon Lane, which is located off Stutts
Wayne Frederick VanDyke
Mr. Wayne Frederick VanDyke, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Maple Leaf Healthcare after a brief illness. Wayne was born in Ann Arbor,
David Porter Gilmer
David Porter Gilmer, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Harris Hospice Unit at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born on January
Viewpoint: I-SS Board should rethink chaotic redistricting plans
BY BLAKE PALMER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is currently engaged in a redistricting effort with the goal of passing a new district map by November 1. The Board
Noel Kent Weisner
After a period of declining health, Noel Kent “Boobie” Weisner, 85, of Olin, N.C., passed away at 6:57 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021. Boobie was the youngest of four
Viewpoint: Chief Deputy Connolly’s recognition as N.C. Jail Administrator of the Year is well deserved
BY DARREN CAMPBELL Vince Lombardi once said, “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we
Amanda Davis Kistler
Amanda Davis Kistler, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1961, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late Dolan and Frances
Viewpoint: An open letter to elected officials asking for senior military leaders to be held accountable
Dear Elected Officials: I am a retired Army LTC with 22 years of service. I speak from experience. During my entire career, I was held accountable for every penny’s worth